used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
Abigail
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From this reading Abigail Merritt moved with nervous impetus across the fields, like an erratic thread of separate purpose through an even web.
the state of being absent
From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading All that was not in straight parallels of accord with the universal yielding of nature to the simplest law of growth was in her soul.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the red of the spring landscape was in the swift passing of her garments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Abigail Merritt moved with nervous impetus across the fields, like an erratic thread of separate purpose through an even web.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
Basset's
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From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
Eben
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From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
Edwardses
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From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
erraticadjectiveUS /ɪˈrætɪk/
liable to sudden unpredictable change
From this reading Abigail Merritt moved with nervous impetus across the fields, like an erratic thread of separate purpose through an even web.
divisible by two
From this reading Abigail Merritt moved with nervous impetus across the fields, like an erratic thread of separate purpose through an even web.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Abigail Merritt moved with nervous impetus across the fields, like an erratic thread of separate purpose through an even web.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
forkedadjectiveUS /fɔːrkt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading All the red of the spring landscape was in the swift passing of her garments.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading All that was not in straight parallels of accord with the universal yielding of nature to the simplest law of growth was in her soul.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
impetusnounUS /ˈɪmpətəs/
a force that moves something along
From this reading Abigail Merritt moved with nervous impetus across the fields, like an erratic thread of separate purpose through an even web.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the red of the spring landscape was in the swift passing of her garments.
Jerome's
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From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading All the red of the spring landscape was in the swift passing of her garments.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading All that was not in straight parallels of accord with the universal yielding of nature to the simplest law of growth was in her soul.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Abigail Merritt moved with nervous impetus across the fields, like an erratic thread of separate purpose through an even web.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
Merritt
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From this reading Abigail Merritt moved with nervous impetus across the fields, like an erratic thread of separate purpose through an even web.
Merritt's
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From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Abigail Merritt moved with nervous impetus across the fields, like an erratic thread of separate purpose through an even web.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading All that was not in straight parallels of accord with the universal yielding of nature to the simplest law of growth was in her soul.
easily agitated
From this reading Abigail Merritt moved with nervous impetus across the fields, like an erratic thread of separate purpose through an even web.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All that was not in straight parallels of accord with the universal yielding of nature to the simplest law of growth was in her soul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
parallelsnounUS /ˈperəlelz/
plural of “parallel” — something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading All that was not in straight parallels of accord with the universal yielding of nature to the simplest law of growth was in her soul.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading All the red of the spring landscape was in the swift passing of her garments.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Abigail Merritt moved with nervous impetus across the fields, like an erratic thread of separate purpose through an even web.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Abigail Merritt moved with nervous impetus across the fields, like an erratic thread of separate purpose through an even web.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading All that was not in straight parallels of accord with the universal yielding of nature to the simplest law of growth was in her soul.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading All that was not in straight parallels of accord with the universal yielding of nature to the simplest law of growth was in her soul.
the season of growth
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
successive (without a break)
From this reading All that was not in straight parallels of accord with the universal yielding of nature to the simplest law of growth was in her soul.
moving very fast
From this reading All the red of the spring landscape was in the swift passing of her garments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that was not in straight parallels of accord with the universal yielding of nature to the simplest law of growth was in her soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Abigail Merritt moved with nervous impetus across the fields, like an erratic thread of separate purpose through an even web.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Abigail Merritt moved with nervous impetus across the fields, like an erratic thread of separate purpose through an even web.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
triangularly
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From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading All that was not in straight parallels of accord with the universal yielding of nature to the simplest law of growth was in her soul.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the red of the spring landscape was in the swift passing of her garments.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading Abigail Merritt moved with nervous impetus across the fields, like an erratic thread of separate purpose through an even web.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading During Jerome's absence at Simon Basset's, Squire Eben Merritt's wife came across lots to the Edwardses' house.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A little red shawl over her shoulders stood out triangularly to the gusts of spring wind; a forked end of red ribbon on her bonnet fluttered sharply.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Abigail Merritt moved with nervous impetus across the fields, like an erratic thread of separate purpose through an even web.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading All that was not in straight parallels of accord with the universal yielding of nature to the simplest law of growth was in her soul.
